not all Berlingo have battery problems
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I got some which are OK, and still are OK
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imiev/iOn/c-zero is perfect choice (I drive an iOn - so I could recommend), but I'm not sure if you could fit a wheelchair, maybe test first folding backseats and putting it in trunk space ?
anyway to compare these two in short:
- iOn/iMiev, perfect for city, shopping, fast, small - easy to park, not expensive now, users report no problems,
brushless engine, Lithium batteries...
- Berlingo Electrique - old technology, DC Engine with brushes, NiCd batteries proven to be good for 60.000-90.000miles if treated with care (driving on green in ECO meter, regular watering), not fast, slow going uphill, but lot's of space (wheelchair no problem)
For your needs - a GOOD example of berlingo would be ok, 50mph is no problem on flat surface, range 50miles no problem with good batteries, quite comfortable, much bigger space inside than iMiev, and cost much less.
Well... for one iMiev you could buy four or even five Berlingos at current prices I think.